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Why do I always count my fingers in time of stress?


i don't even notice i do it my husband will ask me what sequence i am counting at the time....it could be 1, 2, 3, 4 or 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 for example. I always count in my head but they can see my fingers moving.

Sounds like a symptom of OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder). Don't worry about it if you don't have other rituals or compulsions. Try doing some deep breathing instead if it really bothers you. Everybody has their own little nervous habits. This is just yours.

People do different things in time of stress.. Some drum their fingers on a desktop.some bite their nails....some twiddle their thumbs...some cry..some eat...

It isn't anything to worry about..it is something that makes your mind focus on something other than what is stressing you out.

When I am stressed I crochet.....you have to count when you do that....and it takes your mind way out of reality and makes you concentrate on something else .

Sometimes you need to get away from things to get a fresh perspective...this is your way.

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